Night of the Demon
1957, English. Directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who will be the next in line to defy the curse?
American professor John Holden arrives in London for a conference on parapsychology only to discover that the colleague he was supposed to meet was killed in a freak accident the day before. It turns out that the deceased had been investigating a cult lead by Dr. Julian Karswell. Though a skeptic, Holden is suspicious of the devil-worshiping Karswell. Following a trail of mysterious manuscripts, Holden enters a world that makes him question his faith in science.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Night of the Demon is streaming on Cultpix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques TourneurDirector
- Dana AndrewsDr. John Holden
- Peggy CumminsJoanna Harrington
- Niall MacGinnisDr. Julian Karswell
- Maurice DenhamProfessor Henry Harrington
- Athene SeylerMrs. Karswell
- Liam RedmondProfessor Mark O'Brien
- Reginald BeckwithMr. Meek
- Ewan RobertsLloyd Williamson
- Peter ElliottProfessor K.T. Kumar
- Rosamund GreenwoodMrs. Meek
- Brian WildeRand Hobart
- Richard LeechInspector Mottrarn
Details
- Released
- 9 November 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Hal E. Chester, Charles Bennett
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What Night of the Demon is based on
Night of the Demon is based on A School Story by M. R. James and Casting the Runes (1911) by M. R. James.
A School Story
By M. R. James
1911
Casting the Runes
By M. R. James
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Night of the Demon: quick answers
Is Night of the Demon worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 334 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Night of the Demon?
Night of the Demon runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Night of the Demon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Night of the Demon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Night of the Demon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Night of the Demon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Night of the Demon on?
Night of the Demon is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Night of the Demon?
If you liked Night of the Demon, try Carnival of Souls, The City of the Dead, The Innocents.
Who directed Night of the Demon?
Night of the Demon (1957) was directed by Jacques Tourneur and stars Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis.
What is Night of the Demon based on?
Night of the Demon is based on A School Story by M. R. James and Casting the Runes (1911) by M. R. James.